New Delhi: Kishore Kumar Hota, Executive Director (Vindhyachal) at NTPC Limited, has been honoured with the prestigious “Public Sector Excellence – Leader of the Year” Award at the CEE 4th National Power-Gen Leadership Awards in New Delhi.
The award was presented on September 7, 2026, alongside the National Conference on Flexible Operations & Energy Transition. The recognition acknowledges Hota’s exemplary leadership, contribution to operational excellence and significant role in driving performance and sustainable growth in the power sector.
Kishore Kumar Hota Recognised for Leadership Excellence
The “Public Sector Excellence – Leader of the Year” award recognises Hota’s leadership and commitment to strengthening operational performance in the power sector.
The recognition highlights his:
- Exemplary leadership
- Contribution to operational excellence
- Commitment to improving performance
- Role in driving sustainable growth
- Contribution to effective management of large-scale power-generation operations
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Hota Serving as Executive Director of NTPC Vindhyachal
Kishore Kumar Hota is currently serving as Executive Director of NTPC Vindhyachal, one of the country’s major thermal power-generation facilities.
His recognition comes at a time when India’s power sector is evolving, with large generating stations required to maintain high levels of operational reliability and efficiency while adapting to changing requirements associated with the energy transition.
Award Highlights Importance of Operational Excellence
The award also highlights the importance of effective leadership and disciplined operations at large-scale power-generation facilities.
Key areas critical to the performance of major generating stations include:
- Plant availability
- Generation efficiency
- Operational reliability
- Safety
- Effective maintenance
- Disciplined plant operations
- Adaptability to changing power-sector requirements
Hota’s recognition reflects his contribution towards strengthening operational performance and supporting sustainable growth in the power sector.
CEE 4th National Power-Gen Leadership Awards Held in New Delhi
The CEE 4th National Power-Gen Leadership Awards were organised alongside the National Conference on Flexible Operations & Energy Transition in New Delhi on September 7, 2026.
The award recognised Hota’s contribution to the power sector, particularly in the areas of leadership, operational excellence and performance improvement.
About NTPC Limited
NTPC Limited is India’s largest power generation utility and a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The company has a diversified portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar and other renewable energy projects and plays a key role in meeting the country’s electricity requirements.
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